Colts Defeat Broncos 39-33

Denver's comeback effort came up just short on Sunday night, as the Colts defeated the Broncos 39-33.

INDIANAPOLIS -- Denver’s comeback effort came up just short on Sunday night, as the Colts outlasted the Broncos 39-33 at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Peyton Manning threw for 386 yards and three touchdowns, leading a pair of fourth quarter touchdown drives to help the Broncos narrow a 19-point deficit down to six after Knowshon Moreno’s 1-yard touchdown run with 8:49 remaining. However, the Broncos turned the ball over twice late in the game, and Denver ultimately came up short.

Eric Decker hauled in eight passes for 150 yards and Wes Welker had seven catches for 96 yards for the Broncos.